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DESCRIPTION:Disclaimer: I am not a drummer, nor a representative for the drummers.
\n\nI am a supporter of their right to use public space, an opponent of
downtown gentrification, and one upset at the recent police seizure of the
property of a homeless musician (Ricardo Lopez). \n\nI have also myself
been charged with singing politically charged songs downtown under the same
law being used to intimidate and disperse the drummers (MC 9.36.020:
Unreasonably Disturbing Noises). I go to trial with homeless drummer
Robert "Blindbear" Facer on July 20th 10 AM in Dept. 10.\n\nThe Drum
Circle, after having been driven away from its 15-year location in parking
lot #4 under the trees next to the Farmer's Market, moved first to a
smaller area on Cedar St. across from Jack's Restaurant last week.\n\nThen
it was forced to move again last week--under threat of citation from
"citizen complaints" fielded by Sgt. Harms. It moved to the parking lot
across from the Elm St. Mission and Cafe Pergolesi.\n\nThere Sgt. Harms
again told the drummers that "nearby businesses" "were complaining". And
that they would have to move and be ticketed if they returned this
Wednesday.\n\nDrum Circle Dave--who began a small drum circle back at the
original location from which the Farmer's Market ousted them--last
Thursday--called me today and told me he and others would be returning to
drum again this Wednesday.\n\nI believe the presence of the media and
sympathetic witnesses last week kept the police at bay. I believe Dave
would like to see a similar presence this week.\n\nI also think the
pressure on the Drum Circle is part of the general crackdown on homeless
people and activists, the reactionary reduction of public spaces, the
demonization of marijuana (banning new medical marijuana clinics), new city
attorney initiatives against street performers, homeless sleepers, and
those ignoring the absurd "sitting ban" citations downtown.\n\nI encourage
folks who enjoy drumming and value public assembly rights downtown to
support the Drum Circle.\n\nThe Street Performers Guild will be meeting
Saturday may 22nd at 5 PM at Louden Nelson Center. All performers and
interested supporters are invited.\n\nSee earlier Drum Circle story at
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/05/04/18646999.php?show_comments=1#18647220
.\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/05/12/18647713.php
SUMMARY:Drum Circle Returning...
LOCATION:At Cedar and Lincoln--in the Pearl Alley Parking Lot AND/OR \nAt Cedar and
Elm--in the parking lot across from the Elm St. Mission AND/OR\nWherever
the drummers decide to go under police pressure.
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/05/12/18647713.php
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